Zimbabwe took the lead with a three-run win

Wicketkeeper Regis Chakabwa’s 47-run knock and Ryan Burle (3 for 22) helped Zimbabwe beat Ireland by three runs in a thrilling clash in the first T20I on Friday in the five-match series 1- Took a lead of 0.

Batting first, Zimbabwe scored 117 for seven in 20 overs, but they defended their small score very well, restricting Ireland to 114 for nine to win a thrilling victory. Simi Singh struggled to make an unbeaten 28 off 22 balls with the help of three fours and a six, but he could not take the team to the destination of victory. Chakabwa was given the man of the match award for his brilliant innings.